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Waitress serves up a sweet treat in Milton Keynes

Naomi MacKay watched Waitress, at Milton Keynes Theatre until Saturday 26 September. Waitress, the hit musical by Sara Bareilles, has returned to the UK stage on tour for its 10th anniversary, bringing its warm blend of humour, romance and emotional honesty to audiences in Milton Keynes this week. Although theatregoers’ favourite Carrie Hope Fletcher is […]

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Appeal following indecent exposure in Tring

Officers are appealing for witnesses and information to help trace a man following an indecent exposure incident in Tring. On Saturday 12 September at around 8.20am, a woman was running alongside the Grand Union Canal, near to Little Tring Road, when a man approached her. The suspect, who is described as white, was naked and […]

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Traditional Harvest returns to Chiltern Open Air Museum

Step back in time and experience the sights, sounds and traditions of the harvest at Chiltern Open Air Museum on 26 and 27 September, from 10am to 5pm. Visitors can discover how harvest was once celebrated, learn about the history of farming and explore the museum’s traditional working farm. A Ransomes threshing machine will be […]

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Getting your roof and gutters ready for winter

Autumn is the point in the year when a small roofing problem turns into an expensive one. With the leaves about to come down across Berkhamsted and Tring, local roofing and building firm Dexters Build says half an hour of checking now saves most homeowners a much bigger bill in January. ‘Nearly every damp job […]

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Hearing dog gives Liz her independence

A former teacher from Aldbury, who spent decades unknowingly relying on lipreading and intense concentration to cope with hearing loss, has shared how her hearing dog has restored her confidence, independence and sense of safety. Liz Edlin, 76, said that as her hearing deteriorated, everyday life became increasingly isolating. She had to stop going to […]

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Winning day on the fairway for Chilterns Neuro Centre

A fantastic day of golf, fundraising and community spirit at Berkhamsted Golf Club has raised an incredible £10,500 for the Chilterns Neuro Centre. The Wendover-based charity welcomed golfers, supporters and local businesses to its charity golf day on Wednesday 9 September, with players enjoying a brilliant day on the stunning Berkhamsted Golf Club course while […]

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PCC welcomes burglary crackdown

New performance data showing that Hertfordshire Constabulary solved more burglaries than any other police force nationally in the first quarter of the financial year has been welcomed by Police & Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards. During April, May and June, the number of residential burglaries that were solved was triple the same period last year, making […]

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Cats in need of homes

These beautiful cats are currently with Cats Protection Hemel Hempstead & Berkhamsted Branch – can you offer any of them a forever home? Molly Molly (pictured above) is a beautiful 7-year-old tabby. She is smart and lively, affectionate with those she trusts (bestowing tiny licks), and loves a head massage. Her favourite thing is to play and […]

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Enjoy this annual feast of Greene-ery

The 27th Graham Greene International Festival takes place from Thursday 24 September to Sunday 27 September in venues around Berkhamsted. The programme is packed with what festival director Kevin Ruane calls ‘a feast of Greene-ery’, including walks, talks, films and social events. Among the guest speakers are Robin Ince, talking about his favourite Greene film, […]

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Ballet Shoes to open at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre in 2027

The National Theatre’s acclaimed production of Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild, adapted for the stage by Kendall Feaver and directed by Katy Rudd will begin a major tour of the UK in August 2027 opening at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Thursday 19-Saturday 21 August 2027. Strictly Come Dancing star Anton du Beke will make his debut […]

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New Hertfordshire Police Headquarters building officially opened

The new building at Hertfordshire Constabulary Headquarters was officially opened last week by the Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, Robert Voss CBE CStJ. The building, which will house around 1,000 officers and staff across a number of departments, as well as the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire, has wellbeing, efficiency and collaborative working […]

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Come together for one night to change people’s futures

Hertfordshire-based charity, DENS, has unveiled its new-look Sleepout fundraising event – taking place on Friday 20 November at The Dock in Kings Langley. The premise is simple but driven by purpose. Give up your home comforts and spend a night sleeping outside to make a difference for local people facing homelessness, who have nowhere left […]